Fall 2009

Children's Music Classes
KINDERMUSIK "OUR TIME"
Parent(s) and teacher team up to introduce your child to a musical world full of singing, imitating sounds, rhyming, sound identification, instrument exploration, and creative movement. Continue the fun and learning with quality home materials including two CDs, two illustrated literature books, an activity book, and an instrument specially designed for the 1 1/2 to 3 year-old child. A $56 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. No class on November 26.
Class capacity: 12
Instructor:  Joan Arnold

CLASS VIOLIN FOR CHILDREN, BEGINNING
Students will learn basic fundamentals of violin playing and technique including knowledge of pitch, rhythm and reading music.  Book required.  Ages 7-15.  No class Nov. 25.
Capacity:  12.
Instructor:  Peng Hu.

PIANO FOR CHILDREN, BEGINNING I
Students will learn basic keyboard and music skills including knowledge of pitch, rhythm, and reading music. Book required. Student ages 7-10 register for MU4-115-170. Students ages 11-15 register for MU4-115-200. No class Nov. 26.
Capacity:  10
Instructor Angela Yang

PIANO FOR CHILDREN, BEGINNING II
Continuation of group piano lessons for children. Students will build on skills learned in Beginning Piano I. Emphasis is on new piano skills and reading music. Book required. Prerequisite: MU4-115 or permission of instructor. More advanced students are encouraged to sign up for private lessons (MU4-321). No class Nov. 26.
Capacity:  10
Instructor:  Angela Yang

Children's Theater Classes
GREASE PAINT/MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
The emphasis is on musical theater during this fun, song and dance class for kids. Stage presence, movement, voice and acting skills covered. Performance for parents. No class Nov. 28.Ages 8-15.   
Capacity: 20
Instructor:  Jeanne Vaughn

TEEN IMPROV
This eight-week course will serve as an introduction to the fun and challenging art form of improvisational theater for the young "improvisers". Learn to tap into your imagination, think on your feet, have fun in group games and skits that teach you to trust your instincts and "go with the flow" and finally learn to relax and gain confidence in public presentations. Each week students will be introduced to new activities and adventures into the quirky world of humor and fantasy that is just under the surface of mundane reality through the unique perspective of the improv.  No class Nov. 28.
Age 12 to 16.
Capacity: 16
Instructor: Jim Bagnall

TEEN AND TWEEN IMPROV

Come join in the fun. . . Mrs. A's "Laughter ONLY Class 101).  Sounds unbelievable . . . . . and right for you doesn't it?  Come join this improv and acting lass to help you develop your artistic voice, both individual and within an ensemble.  We'll provide the tools and techniques needed to express that voice.  No class Oct. 20.
Age 12-14. 
Capacity:  27
Instructor:  Barb Adamski